2007 Jeep Patriot · 1,009 MOT tests
2007 Jeep Patriot reliability
2007 Jeep Patriots fail 51.8% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Patriot years (1,009 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- 51.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Jeep Patriots: 50.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 111,474
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,009
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.5% of tests fail here (127% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Jeep Patriot
Fail rate by area
- Suspension32.6%
- Lights and electrics23.3%
- Brakes12%
- Steering8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Tyres6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 11.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 9.02%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 8.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.76%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 4.26%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.26%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.36%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.81%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.62%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.33%)
Is a 2007 Jeep Patriot reliable?
2007 Jeep Patriots fail 51.8% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Patriot years (1,009 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Jeep Patriot MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (11.4% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (9.02% of tests), position lamp not working (8.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Jeep Patriot have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Jeep Patriot shows 111,474 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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